“The silent destroyer” costs Americans more than $5 billion in damages each year, according to the National Pest Management Association. What’s “the silent destroyer,” you ask? Termites. Unfortunately, most homeowners’ insurance plans won’t cover the extreme damage that termites can cause in your home. Being proactive about protecting your home against termites is a crucialRead more

Fever. Headaches. Muscular weakness. All of these are symptoms of the West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness that can cause serious pain, discomfort and sometimes even death to those who are infected. If you think that the West Nile virus is something you don’t have to worry about, think again. According to the LibertyRead more

When pests invade, it’s no longer necessary to subject your home, family and the environment to the harsh chemicals and toxic treatments of traditional pest control services, which often involved spraying pesticides and tenting the house. With new “green” methods, pest control treatments can make your home safer and pest-free, while causing no negative impactRead more

You’ve finally decided to make your way to the attic. Your daughter no longer has need for the books that enchanted her just a few years ago, and her bedroom is running out of space with her new teenage things. You push the dusty door open to hear what seems like a thousand creepy crawliesRead more

If there’s one thing we pride ourselves on at Blue Sky Pest Control, it’s providing our customers with stellar service – both customer service and the actual pest control treatments. That’s why we’re excited to announce the next step in our ongoing effort to be the best pest control company in Phoenix: Blue Sky PestRead more

You’ve probably seen it before, scuttling across the ground with its arched, sharp tail hanging in the air. Quite possibly you have seen one or two of these pests in your own home. Scorpions are quite prevalent in Arizona; the University of Arizona has stated that at least 56 species of scorpions have been identifiedRead more

“It was the best of pests, it was the worst of pests…” Ahem. No one wants insects invading their home, and silverfish and firebrats are two of the most common household pests in American homes today – and they’re two of the most commonly misidentified insects because they’re so similar to each other. Here areRead more

Have you ever walked into your bathroom late at night, switched on the lights and been surprised at a small insect squirming away to hide in the cracks behind your sink? Maybe it wiggled away in such a flash, you couldn’t even get a good look at it. Well, you probably just saw a silverfish.Read more

In May 2013, when Tucson resident Steven Wallace Johnson failed to turn up to work on Monday morning after a weekend of hiking, his coworkers were naturally concerned and quickly notified the authorities. After a short search, his body was found, still in his rappelling gear on a mountain south of Tucson, Arizona. However, authoritiesRead more

Cockroaches are a very common pest, and they are found in most regions of the United States. Arizona is no exception! We have five common types of cockroaches here in Arizona, and they are all a little different, but they have one thing in common: you probably don’t want to see them around your house!Read more